Millennium Park luggage storage

About Millennium Park

Millennium Park is one of the biggest attractions not only in Chicago but the entire United States. This park is bordered by Lake Michigan to the east and N Michigan Avenue on the west and extends from E Monroe Street north to E Randolph Street. Millennium Park holds a selection of modern art sculptures, a concert pavilion, a garden, multiple monuments, and more, which attract millions of visitors each year. 

Whether you’re a Chicago local or a visitor from out of town, you’re sure to find something of interest in Millenium Park. At 24.5 acres, you won’t want to be carrying a lot of weight as you explore the park. Instead, take advantage of a nearby Bounce location for short-term storage so you can make the most of your visit.

Things to do in Millennium Park

Millennium Park is home to many impressive landmarks and attractions, including the Bean sculpture (aka Cloud Gate). You could easily spend an entire day within the park. Still, its central location makes it tough to resist the opportunity to explore other nearby Chicago attractions. Bounce recommends adding the following items to your Millennium Park itinerary: 

• Snap a photo in front of the Bean, a seamless metal sculpture designed to reflect the beautiful Chicago skyline
• Stroll along the Lakefront trail and soak up the view of Lake Michigan
• Admire the extensive collection of Impressionist art pieces within the Chicago Art Institute
• Catch a live performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, an outdoor venue designed by Frank Gehry that sits inside Millenium Park
• Marvel at the Crown Fountain, a creative art piece featuring the faces of Chicagoans
• Hop on the Big Chicago Bus and enjoy a hop-on/hop-off tour of downtown Chicago’s major sites and attractions with historical commentary
• Stroll Lurie Garden, a meadow of native plants located in the southeast corner of Millennium Park
• Dine on delectable Italian food at Acanto Restaurant & Wine Bar, located on S Michigan Ave just across the street from Millennium Park
• Enjoy the sunset over the city on a sunset dinner cruise tour on Lake Michigan

Transit Options in Millennium Park

• Bus 6, 56, 147, 151 
• Train: Union Pacific North, Union Pacific Northwest
• Chicago “L” Blue Line, Purple Line, Red Line

Luggage Storage in Millennium Park

With so much to see and do in and around Millennium Park, carting heavy bags around with you isn’t ideal. Fortunately, there are numerous Bounce partners located in the area for short-term luggage storage. Find a Bounce with a convenient location and drop your bags off for safekeeping. Then, you’ll be ready to make the most of the Millennium Park attractions.

Luggage Storage Options in Millennium Park

• The Bean: This famous metal sculpture was designed without seams and was meant to reflect the Chicago skyline. Its official title is actually ‘Cloud Gate.’ Drop your bags with a nearby Bounce partner, so you have both hands free to snap photos with this landmark.
• Art Institute of Chicago: Located on Michigan Ave at the southern border of Millennium Park, this museum features an enormous collection of Impressionist art, among other incredible pieces. Leave your bags with a Bounce partner nearby while you’re inside.
• Crown Fountain: This fountain features massive towers that project faces of Chicago citizens on a loop as water spouts from their mouths. It’s a fun attraction for all ages. Leave your bags with a nearby Bounce partner while you enjoy this and other outdoor attractions.
• Big Chicago Bus Tour: This hop-on/hop-off bus tour is an easy and informative way to visit downtown Chicago’s main attractions. There won’t be much room for luggage onboard, so drop your bags with a Bounce partner near Millennium Park for short-term storage.
• Lurie Garden: This garden features a collection of native plants and makes a great stop for those who value greenery. In the summer, you can spot butterflies! Leave your bags with a nearby Bounce partner to lighten your load during your visit.
• American Writers Museum: This museum celebrates the contributions and impact of American writers on our lives. Exhibits highlight everything from children’s literature and “tools of the trade” to the lives and contributions of renowned American writers, including people like Frederick Douglass and Jack Kerouac. Leave your bags with a nearby Bounce location while you explore this fascinating museum.
• Drunk Shakespeare: This unique live performance consists of a cast of actors who attempt to perform a Shakespeare play while drunk. Hilarity is sure to ensue. You won’t be able to enter with bags, so leave them with a nearby Bounce partner and pick them up after the show. 
• Sins & Suds Beer Tour: This beer tour will have you sampling craft beer as you move through Chicago’s Loop and South Loop neighborhood. Learn about the city’s mobster history along the way. Carting luggage with you will be a hassle, so drop any extra bags with a local Bounce partner for safekeeping during the tour.